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Latest posts
Ametsa: a new shawl pattern in Dream Catcher
One of the first new yarns released by Stylecraft in 2019 was the Dream Catcher...
16
Jul
Jul
Dipping my toes in DK
I’ve mentioned a few times in various vlogs and podcasts about a Corriedale Polwarth DK...
22
Jun
Jun
Episode 74: Clouds, linings and being bolder
Welcome to another episode of the Crafternoon Treats Podcast, which you can view here: I...
21
Jun
Jun
May sock club reveal
Its that time of the month again! Everyone who pre-ordered it has now had their...
25
May
May
Episode 72: Al fresco
Episode 72 of the Crafernoon Treats podcast is now live: Enjoy! Find out more about…...
24
May
May
Episode 71 Let’s talk hooks
The last podcast before my holidays and I am so looking forward to it… I...
08
May
May
Easter and beyond…
I was watching a podcast earlier today that I’d missed at the beginning of February...
27
Apr
Apr
Episode 70 and a three-year anniversary
That sounds rather more momentous that this episode actually is! But I hope you enjoy...
20
Apr
Apr
Insights from my sock making journey
This blog post accompanies the YouTube video below in which I talk through the insights...
17
Apr
Apr
A new sock knitting strategy
My sock knitting journey began around this time of year in 2015. Four long years...
23
Mar
Mar
A big thank you xxx
I launched my sock club for March yesterday and sold out within just a few...
02
Mar
Mar
Crafternoon Treats Sock club March 2019
I’m starting the Crafternoon Treats sock club this month – I have a vlog on...
01
Mar
Mar
Bags dejavu: Episode 65 notes
Welcome to Episode 65 of the Crafternoon Treats crochet podcast, which you can view here:...
08
Feb
Feb
Navy mustard cream Episode 64 notes
Hello and welcome to Episode 64 of the Crafternoon Treats Crochet podcast, Nave mustard cream...
25
Jan
Jan
Rambluary and a hat… Podcast 63
Hello there and welcome to Episode 63 of the Crafternoon Treats Podcast. Please subscribe to...
13
Jan
Jan
Episode 61 notes: November into Advent
Hello there and welcome to Episode 61 of the Crafternoon Treats Podcast. Please subscribe to...
07
Dec
Dec
Advent calendar minis: what can I do with them?
You may have been lucky enough to have been gifted a load of advent calendar...
01
Dec
Dec
Back from the land of overwhelm: Episode 60
Finally…. I’m back and Episode 60 is live on my YouTube channel: Timestamps for Episode...
16
Nov
Nov
Customising crochet socks to fit: Sockalong 2018
Hello lovelies! I’m sorry to have been away for so long but the publishing project...
31
Oct
Oct
The Winter is Coming shawl: Stylecraft Blog Tour
Hi Everyone and a special welcome to anyone visiting my blog for the first time....
10
Oct
Oct
Sockalong 2018: Episode 59 notes on crochet socks
This Saturday is the official launch of the Sockalong 2018. Although all sock making is...
27
Sep
Sep
Still plugging away at the knitted socks
As we go into the Sockalong 2018 primarily for crocheted socks, I’m still here plugging...
22
Sep
Sep
Episode 58 notes: Cats (and some crochet)
Hello Everyone… its time for a new episode and I’ve just made Episode 58 live....
06
Sep
Sep
Delicious crochet shawls: a book review
Hello everyone! I’m busy planning the next podcast, Episode 58 but wanted to update you...
04
Sep
Sep
The Skimming Stones mystery crochetalong
While I was idling a few minutes away on Instagram, as you do, a post...
22
Aug
Aug
Episode 57 notes: Focus!
Welcome to Episode 57 of the Crafternoon Treats Crochet podcast. I’m co-presenting with myself of...
21
Aug
Aug
Crafternoon Treats Patreon community
Launching the Crafternoon Treats Patreon space July has also been a month of planning and...
16
Aug
Aug
Stylecraft weekend and the Yorkshire Sculpture Park
The other weekend I had another great Stylecraft bloggers trip over to the other side...
31
Jul
Jul
Charity yarn dyeing with the #titsoutcollective
My #titsoutcollective update will be happening on Sunday July 1 2018 at 12 noon British...
30
Jun
Jun
Podcast 54 – the notes
I’m busy catching up and in addition to the new blog post on using onion...
14
Jun
Jun
Natural dyeing with onion skins
Many moons ago I recorded a podcast episode devoted to natural dyeing and anticipated that...
12
Jun
Jun
Natural dyeing – Episode 52 and a podcast special
Welcome to Natural Dyeing, a special edition of the Crafternoon Treats podcast. In this episode...
23
Apr
Apr
Crochet sock love: Episode 51 notes
Hello everyone and welcome to Episode 51 of my podcast. Although I’ve not exactly been...
13
Apr
Apr
Edinburgh Yarn Festival 2018: Podcast 50
Hello – its been a long time since I’ve been on my blog but I’m...
24
Mar
Mar
Want it, NEED it: Episode 49 notes
Hello Everyone and welcome to Episode 49 of the Crafternoon Treats Crochet and Yarn podcast....
10
Feb
Feb
Diving into a colour pool: Podcast episode 48
Hello Everyone and welcome to Episode 48 of the Crafternoon Treats Crochet and Yarn podcast....
26
Jan
Jan